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Autonation (AN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 1, 2026
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.6B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.8%, net earnings $205M (3.1% of revenue).
Autonation, Q1 2026: revenue $6.6B (-2% year over year), operating margin 4.8%, net earnings $205M, operating cash flow $22.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.6B | -5% | -2% |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | -0.3% | -0.7% |
| Operating profit | $314M | +0.1% | -6% |
| Net earnings | $205M | +19% | +17% |
| Operating cash flow | $22.2M | -85% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $6.6B in Q1 2026, down 2% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. New vehicle was the largest line at 46% of revenue. New vehicle lost $0.24B year over year (down 7%), 171% of the total change.
Gross margin was 18.5%, up 0.3 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.31B, a 4.8% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 1% against a revenue fall of 2%. Net earnings were $0.21B, up 17% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.02B, 11% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.20B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.03B.
Questions
What was Autonation's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.6B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was Autonation profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $314M (4.8% of revenue) and net earnings $205M.
Source: Autonation 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.